Two 14-year-old boys arrested over Swindon assault

The victim was injured in an attack in Swindon town centre

Two 14-year-old boys have been arrested in connection with an assault on a man in Swindon town centre.

Wiltshire Police said the boys approached the man while riding an electric bike, before attacking him in Regent Street at 19:00 BST on Tuesday.

The man, aged in his 30s, sustained minor injuries to his head and nose, and a broken tooth.

The boys were arrested on suspicion of ABH and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

They have also been arrested in connection with the robbery of an electric bike in Rivermead Skate Park on Monday.

During the attack at the skate park, a man in his 30s was hit in the face and head in front of his young child by three masked men, police said.

They then stole his bike and made off in the direction of Asda.

A man was assaulted in front of his young child at the skate park on Monday evening

The two boys remain in custody for questioning and police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Det Insp Rachel Hardy said she understood that the "large police presence in Swindon town centre" on Tuesday would have "caused concern to the local community".

"Two incidents of such a similar nature in Swindon in just a matter of days will no doubt be concerning for local residents.

"Please be reassured that we are conducting an extremely thorough investigation into both incidents," she added.

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